RAIN UPDATE 4:00PM: MONDAY MATCH TIMES AND MONDAY FORMAT!!!
Monday match times have been posted. We will be using 2 sites tomorrow: Baylor and McCallie. Please check the draw for you match time and match site. Quarterfinal losers will feed into the 5th/6th Playoff Draw and will play tomorrow morning.
MONDAY MATCH FORMAT: ALL singles matches will be 2 tie-break sets and a match tie-break Doubles matches will be an 8 game pro-set
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SUNDAY MATCH FORMAT!
MATCH FORMAT FOR SUNDAY'S MATCHES INDOORS: MAIN DRAW: 2 SETS AND A MATCH TIE BREAK CONSOLATION: 2 SHORT SETS AND A MATCH TIE BREAK (short sets begin at 2-2: set tie-break played at 6-6)
DOUBLES FINALS AND DOUBLES PLAYOFFS... We have 175 singles matches to play today on 19 indoor courts. It's going to be a very busy day of singles. With this being the case, I'm going to have to schedule the Doubles Finals and playoffs for Monday Morning.
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RAIN UPDATE AT 8:50PM SATURDAY 10/31
SUNDAY MATCH TIMES ARE POSTED ON THE DRAWS!!!! PLEASE CHECK YOUR UPDATED MATCH TIME AND SITE!!! ADDRESSES FOR SITES ARE POSTED... PLEASE BE READY TO PLAY AT YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME!!!!!
DON'T FORGET TIME CHANGE TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your patience today!!! We have a plan in place to get tomorrow completed indoors, and we are going to take advantage of a sure thing, and get a lot of tennis played!
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WARM-UP COURTS SUNDAY
Warm up courts will be available on a first come first serve basis on Sunday. Baylor will be open by 6:30AM McCallie will be open at 7:30AM Manker Patten will be available at 8:30AM
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INCLEMENT WEATHER SITE INFO
In case of Inclement Weather we will use the following facilities...
THE BAYLOR SCHOOL: 171 Baylor School Rd Chattanooga, TN 37405
THE MCCALLIE SCHOOL: 500 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404
MANKER PATTEN TENNIS CLUB: We will NOT have access to the clubhouse after 3:00PM Sunday afternoon due to a private event. Bathrooms are located beneath the clubhouse 100 Douglas St. Chattanooga, TN 37403
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PLEASE DON'T CALL UNLESS IT'S EMERGENCY. WE WILL RESPOND TO THE EMAILS FIRST
Email is the best way to communicate to keep the communication in writing for the future reference. Read this website information throughly before sending emails. General questions to tournament director: cathy.palisoc@gmail.com Any questions to referee: arogers@sescosupply.com or arogersphotography@gmail.com The Referee's Office phone is 423-698-2990. This number will not be answered during the weekend as it is a business number. Please email Referee at both email addresses above and he will respond as quickly as possible
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY!!! (Weather Permitting)
10/30 Doubles will begin at 5:00PM EDT Friday Evening. Because our long range weather forecast does not look good for Sunday and Monday, we are going to make our best effort to play 3 rounds of doubles Friday Evening. We will be respectful of recommended rest periods for all age divisions, but we need to take advantage of good weather while we have it. 10/31 Singles play will begin at 9:00AM EDT Saturday Morning. We will be playing 2 rounds of main draw singles Saturday and 1 round of consolation singles. We will finish the day Saturday with 1 round of Doubles. 11/1 Doubles play and singles play will begin at 8:00AM EST (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!) We will be playing 2 rounds of main draw singles and 3 rounds of Consolation Singles. 11/2 Singles play will begin at 8:00AM EST. We will play 2 rounds of main draw singles and 3 rounds of consolation. There will also be a playoff for quarterfinal main draw losers as well as a playoff for 3/4 place.
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LATE REGISTRATION ACCEPTED EXCEPT BOY14 DIV. SEND EMAIL TO CATHY.PALISOC@GMAIL.COM & arogers@sescosupply.com
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TIMELINE: ALL TIME POSTED ARE EASTERN TIME (NOTE TIME CHANGE SATURDAY NIGHT!!!)
10/18 Sun: 11:59 pm Entries will Close 10/20 Tues: Selection List published(Southern Office send it to us on Tuesday) 10/20 Tues: Doubles Entries will open 10/29 Thur: First Match Report posted 10/30 Fri: Singles & Doubles Draws Posted 10/30 Fri: 2:00-4:00 pm Mandatory Check-In at Baylor School Tennis Center for Doubles Players 10/30 Fri: 4:00-8:00 pm Mandatory Check-In at Baylor School Tennis Center remaining Singles Players 10/30 Fri: 5:00 pm Doubles Matches begin, three rounds will be played 10/31 Sat: Baylor & Champions Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am 10/31 Sat: Lunch will be served for participants at Baylor & Champions 11/1 Sun: Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am. Play continues at 8:00 am 11/2 Mon: Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am
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FORMAT OF PLAY
- Singles matches will begin on Saturday morning with finals on Monday. - Singles Events will have draws of 64 with a Full Feed Consolation In through the Quarterfinals. Match tie break for the third set will be played in the consolation. Consolations will complete on Monday after three rounds. - Doubles matches will start Friday evening no earlier than 5:00 pm local time. - Doubles will consist of a 32 single elimination draw. An eight game pro set will be played with a tie break at 8 all. - A 3rd/4th playoff shall be played in both singles and doubles.
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LUNCH(MACALISTER'S SANDWICHES) WILL BE SERVED FOR PLAYERS ON SATURDAY AT BAYLOR & CHAMPIONS
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Draws are Posted
Draws have been posted as of 1:55PM EDT Friday
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EVERYONE WILL REGISTER FOR THE TOURNAMENT AT BAYLOR ON FRIDAY EVEN IF YOU ARE PLAYING AT CHAMPIONS CLUB
The Mandatory Tournament Registration will be at Baylor. These 2 sites are only 10 min. away. For more details about the mandatory check in, please see the message below from last week. You must register for the tournament at Baylor School. If you are playing doubles tonight at Champions Club, you must register for the tournament at Baylor and then check-in for your match at Champions Club.
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MANDATORY TOURNAMENT CHECK IN:
Mandatory means just that. We are staying until 8:00 pm for your convenience. We feel strongly that you should be able to make it by that time. For those of you that "just cant make it by that time" need to do the following and please do not call and ask for permission to miss check-in: 1- Make sure your entry fee has been paid - check the Tournament Entry Fee Report when posted. 2 - Show up 1 hour before your match time to check in at BAYLOR either you play at Baylor or at Champions . Please be patient with us when checking in, we will be focused on getting matches on and off the court. Checking in people at this time will be a detriment to the tournament. 3 - Those of you playing 8:00 am matches will need to be on your assigned court at 7:45. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time. For most of the day on Saturday we will only have one person checking in players for the tournament (those that did not come the night before). Obviously this is not enough to check in everyone 30 minutes before their match times. If you are not on your court by your assigned match time, you will be penalized. Because you did not check-in the night before, is no excuse for being late for your match. We cannot predict if there will be 5 people or 50 people waiting to check in when you do. You cannot play your match until you have checked in for the tournament. If there is a line that causes you to be late for your match, unfortunately that will be your problem that could have been avoided. Therefore, we urge all of you to check-in on Friday this includes Locals, Commuters and Travelers. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Doubles have a separate tournament website. Please register for doubles by visiting:
more info
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WITHDRAWALS:
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline: Go to the Tournament website, under "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen, then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes. Withdrawal After Entry Deadline: Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is cathy.palisoc@gmail.com. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. There are No refunds after 10/22/15. Refunds will only be given with proper documentation and valid excuse and may take 6 weeks to process. See procedures below for receiving a refund.
Refund after the registration closes In order to receive a refund, you must notify the tournament immediately of your withdrawal no later than10/22/15. Then, YOU MUST MAIL IN A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE with your medical excuse or emergency explanation. Please mail to Manker Patten Tennis Club, Attn: Cathy Palisoc, 100 Douglas Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. You must also include the exact "Payee" name the check is payable to. This must be received by the last day of the tournament which is 11/02/15. You will receive suspension points if you do not have a documented medical excuse or a written explanation of a personal emergency. Our best advice to you, is make sure you assess your means of travel and schedules before registration closes. Thank you for your cooperation. Defaulting during the tournament: You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Baylor. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.
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TENNIS PARENT ALERT AND JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release
more info
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WE WILL BE USING 2 SITES UNLESS INCLEMENT WEATHER FORCES US TO INDOOR FACILITIES
Baylor School: Main Site 171 Baylor School Rd Chattanooga, TN 37405 Map
Champions Club: 3400 Lupton Drive • Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 355-7099
These Lupton city is in Chattanooga & these 2 sites are 10 min. away from each other.
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ENTRANT REQUIREMENTS
This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a
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DOUBLES - ACTION REQUIRED AFTER SELECTIONS BY MONDAY, 10/19/15
-FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE A PARTNER AND HAVE REVIEWED THE COMPETITORS LIST TO MAKE SURE YOUR PAIRING IS CORRECT, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. -PLEASE EMAIL IF: YOU ARE NOT IN DOUBLES AND SHOULD BE; YOU ARE SHOWING THE WRONG PARTNER; OR YOU SHOULD NOT BE IN DOUBLES. -IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PARTNER, PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE RANDOMLY PAIRED BY 10/26/15. -IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PARTNER AND YOU DO NOT EMAIL ME, WE HAVE TO ASSUME YOU DO NOT WANT TO PLAY DOUBLES.....YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE ALTERNATES LIST
Each player is responsible for finding his or her own partner and MUST register prior to the doubles deadline. Suggestions for getting contact info: meet people at other tournaments and ask them for contact info, find people via your own facebook page, or call state usta offices. We want everyone to play doubles if they wish, but the time frame does not permit our assistance in helping you find a doubles partner for this level of tournament.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should go to this link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here please Fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com. more info
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Downtown
Chattanooga Marriott / 2
Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, 37402
Rooms: Thurs – 10 / Friday – 100
Saturday – 70 / Sunday - 10
Marci Smith / 423-756-0002
Rate: $99
Courtyard Downtown / 200 Chestnut
St, Chattanooga, 37402
Rooms: Thurs – 15 / Friday – 15
Saturday – 15 / Sunday - 15
Stephanie Randall / 423-755-0871
Rate: $120
Hampton Inn & Suites / 400 Chestnut St., Chattanooga,
37402
Rooms: Thurs – 10 / Friday – 20
Saturday – 20 / Sunday - 10
Lori Jenkins / 423-693-0500
Rate: $149
The Read House /
827 Broad St., Chattanooga, 37402
Rooms: Thurs – 5 / Friday – 20
Saturday – 15 / Sunday - 5
Marlena Palmer / 423-643-1228
Rate: $99
Hixson
Country Inn & Suites / 5000 New
Country Dr., Hixson, 37343
Rooms: Thurs – 20 / Friday – 20
Saturday – 20 / Sunday - 20
Lisa Baity / 423-899-2300
Rate: $89
Quality Inn /
4833 Hixson Pike, Hixson, 37343
Rooms: Thurs – 21 / Friday – 22
Saturday – 22 / Sunday - 22
James Hall / 423-877-8388
Rate: $75
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEO SERVICES
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The Level 2 consolation in 2015 is to play through _Monday. With
the Feed in thru the round of 16, weather permitting.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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